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10/31/2014 03:32:43

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Bob

10/31/2014 04:26:39

Score 9 - I hope the taste holds this up. I like the way the meat was presented and sufficient quantity.

Ike, KCBS CBJ

10/31/2014 04:34:14

Score = 8, possibly 9 in person

The box looks a little busy and color is off...hopefully it's the photo.

Tom KCBS MCBJ

10/31/2014 04:56:25

Decent looking box not sure why two types of sliced and cubed pork are in the box. I would suggest that the long stringy less flavorful pieces like the one in the top left center of the box be left out. Unless a team is confident they have a superior product why include three types of meat or three chances for a lower score?

beth salzl

10/31/2014 04:57:27

I would rate this a 8. It looks inviting. I might want to change some of the pieces inward so it all aeears to be evenly cooked

Steve Rounds

10/31/2014 05:12:16

Appearance-6- Nothing is uniform. Appears to be just thrown in the box. Sauce does not look appetizing. Pieces look dry. A 6 may be too good for this box.

Mike Cannon

10/31/2014 05:20:12

6 - color uneven everywhere. not neat either.

Enrico BBQness, KCBS CBJ

10/31/2014 06:42:23

8. To me the meat in center looks overdone. This is why is just 8.

Shawn-KCBS CBJ CTC and Comp Cook

10/31/2014 07:23:24

7. Not much thought put into the box. Doesn't have that "pop".

Tom - CMJ/KCBS,NCBBQA;CBJ/MBN,NCPC,NCBS & comp cook

10/31/2014 07:28:21

Score/Reasons = 9, not perfect, but doesn't have to be.

Suggestions/Comments = completely frame the meat with the garnish. The two chunks in the front look out-of-place - not needed.

Rocky /CBJ

10/31/2014 07:54:20

Nice looking box and great looking meat. It would get a 9 from me.

Dick-MCBJ/CTC

10/31/2014 08:31:06

Score 8. Reason: this entry box just looks confused, overloaded, and like the cook did not how to present his best meat.

Hank KCBS/CBJ

10/31/2014 12:08:42

Score=7
Slices & pulled appear pale color which is not as appetizing to my eyes. The arrangement for me is a bit discombobulated and uneven.

Wayne KCBS/CBJ

10/31/2014 13:39:31

Score/Reasons = 7. This is an above average box. The amount of pork is very generous and for the most part it appears to be moist. The contrasting colors may look better in person, but the two rows of dark colored cubes themselves are not uniform in color or shape, and the three-sided frame of rectangular slices is distracting.

Achu

10/31/2014 14:06:23

Score/Reasons = 6, a lot of bland is there.

Suggestions/Comments = It just doesn't grab me. Looks okay, but it's not one of those that I can't wait to taste. Looks contrived. Not a natural artistic-looking layout. Practice your symmetry.

MoleBS

10/31/2014 14:15:41

7

John - KCBS / MCBJ, CTC, Rep; MIM & MBN Judge

10/31/2014 16:20:17

Score/Reasons: 8 - nice box of pork, but it looks dry.

Suggestions/Comments: Sptiz it to give it some shine and eye appeal.

PS CBJ, BBQ BRETHREN

11/1/2014 02:59:24

Score 9
Very nice box I like the design of it. The pieces look moist and inviting

Barry Newman

11/1/2014 03:07:26

Pork box 190 (8)
Box looks good, meat looks very good and moist. Not dazzled by the meat arrangement.

Ed KCBS MCBJ

11/1/2014 04:17:48

Um, looks dry and over seasoned, I fear all I'm gonna taste is your post cook seasoning not any pork. the barked chunks look good.
Why break the slice and put the jagged end in view? Not a good look.
I see average 6.

Greg - CBJ/KCBS

11/1/2014 06:08:11

Score/Reasons = 9, the pork looks moist and delicious

Suggestion/Comments that do not affect my score. I personally felt like the outer perimeter slices did not have the same quality appearance as the chunks and pull and seemed to clutter up the box a bit.

Keith - CBJ/KCBS

11/1/2014 09:52:05

8 - Chunks and pulled look good. Slices are distracting.

william holladay (SCBA)

11/1/2014 14:22:11

7 - Sample appears to be dry. Not sure what the cook was trying to accomplish with this presentation. Doesn't look appetizing.

Larry MCBJ

11/1/2014 15:38:38

8 - The outside framing of this box look good, except the missing top pieces. The blank spot on upper right wants meat.

Jean CMJ

11/1/2014 19:16:36

6 - this box seems to be very disorganized. Like even you did not know how to arrange it in the box, You started but just gave up. Can't put my finger on what it needs it's just this is not it, pour out start over.

Doug KCBS Master CBJ

11/2/2014 09:29:08

Score = 8: Color on the two cubes in the upper left & upper right corner are much lighter than the rest. Sauce looks a little uneven on some of the slices on the perimeter.

Comments: Unique layout. I'm sure it will get everyone talking. I don't think it looks neat enough to score well consistently.

GregG KCBS/MCBJ, CTC

11/2/2014 10:11:24

9 - Great looking pork entry! Appears moist, looks appetizing.

RonnieB

11/2/2014 13:48:04

8-looks alittle messy

Bob CBJ/KCBS

11/2/2014 15:28:02

Score 8 Very nice layout of the meat. The slices around the edge of the box appear they may be a little dry.

BLUESMOKE KCBS MCBJ/COMP COOK

11/3/2014 04:31:47

7...Very cluttered box. Goopy sauce on the slices around the edges. Cubes have a nice bark. The chunks look dry and unorganized.

Cut back on the amount of meat. Make a more neat and uniform presentation. Spitz the meat before closing the lid.

Pete KCBS

11/3/2014 15:29:56

Oh man is that some South Carolina mustard based BBQ? What a beautiful sight, brings a tear of joy to my eyes. I've been judging for about 8 years and sadly, mustard-based is rare on the KCBS circuit, which is a crying shame. Easy 9 for me, not based on my personal preference but just because that's some great looking pork.

Vern - MCBJ KCBS

11/3/2014 15:59:06

8 - needs more symmetry and reduce gaps between samples...

Frank KCBS MCBJ CTC

11/4/2014 01:48:11

Score/Reasons = 8, may be higher in person. The picture color seems a bit off and unusual presentation does not enhance the meat.

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Frank KCBS MCBJ CTC

11/4/2014 01:48:18

Score/Reasons = 8, may be higher in person. The picture color seems a bit off and unusual presentation does not enhance the meat.

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Dan KCBS CTC,MCBJ

11/4/2014 07:13:54

9
Not a fan of garnish in between meat

rodney lively

11/9/2014 11:28:20

7, the sauce looks uneven and kind of grainy or maybe its just the picture.

Rick CBJ/KCBS

11/19/2014 08:43:17

Score/Reasons = 8, definitely a box full of pork! Appears to be moist with nice color.

Suggestions/Comments = Almost too much meat! Consider reducing amount. Box also appears to be in chaos. Consider re-arranging so like cuts are together.

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